Definition of hula
: a sinuous Polynesian dance characterized by rhythmic movement of the hips and mimetic gestures with the hands and often accompanied by chants and rhythmic drumming
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From hula hoops to soap box derby, our photographers captured the mood of Indianapolis.
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Nathan Spare is a fire breather, and Jenny Klimantova performs with a hula hoop.
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There were about 20 booths offering services and information, along with an area where children played with hula hoops, jump ropes and a large, colorful parachute.
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To help visitors get into the spirit, props such as pool noodles, hula hoops and flowers are available.
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Meg Johnson was in the shop on Saturday for a hula outfit.
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Audrey, the customer-service and direct-sales worker, goes to hula and Tahitian dancing classes at a studio near her house twice a week.
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Stick to child-friendly exercise equipment like balls and hula hoops, and don't worry about rules or structure.
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Activities include weekly Wildlife World Zoo visits, pool parties, dive-in movies, hula hoop contests, salsa challenges and scavenger hunts.
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A sinuous Polynesian dance, the hula combines undulating movement of the hips and mimetic hand gestures. The dance is often accompanied by chants, drumming, and music played on instruments such as the ukulele. Originally a religious dance performed to praise the chiefs, contemporary hulas tell a story or describe a place, and are danced exclusively by women. The costume typically includes a raffia skirt with a lei (garland) around the neck.
Origin and Etymology of hula
Hawaiian
HULA Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of hula for English Language Learners
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: a Hawaiian dance that has flowing hand and hip movements
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